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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
The Powers That BE.

Here is circular letter sent by
Anheuser-Busch to the saloon keep.
ers of Texas. It is the document to
be used in the campaign, and con.
tains the chart for their guidance
Coming as it does from a foreign
corporation, with it's cool rebuke OF
the whisky men for allowing this
amendment to be submitted, and it's
minute directions for conduct of the
fight, it Is truly remarkable docu-
ment. Read it, keep it and watch
and you will see it's potent hand in
every move of the ants until Au-
gust:
"ANBUsER-B BUSCH BREWING ASSOCIATION
''ST. LOUIS, March 5, 1887. !
"Messrs. -:
DEAR SIRs We learn with much sur
prise and regret that a resolution passed
both houses of your legislature to submit a
vote on prohibition at special election to
the people of Texas, and regret that this was
possible through the apathy of the friends
of personal liberty, for we, feel confident
the effort of the prohibition fanatics could
have been defeated, which would have
spared the people of Texas an election on
this question and its accompanying excite
ment and expenses. 1t is now too late for
further discussion as TO what should have
been done, and measures should now be
taken to defeat prohibition OF the election in
August with such an overwhelming MAORI
ty that this question will be laid at rest for
ever or at any rate for a long time. Aregu-
lar canvass should be organized with q central
committee, and with county and local COM
mittees for collecting funds to defray ex-
penses, conduct the campaign, secure the
leading journals of the press, engage and
select good speakers, etc.
The rural population of planters, ranch
men farmers and the large number of col
ored farm laborers should specially be look
ed after in the canvass, and brought to vote
in the right way. For while the inhabitants
of cities and towns are generally found OPP
posed TO prohibition, the rural population
is more prone to be misled by fanatics, par
sons and meddling women, making it the
chief source of danger.
Therefore, a thorough organization of
all elements opposed to prohibition is re-
quired in each county and district; even
each precinct should be thoroughly can
vassed, so that our friends should be able
to know nearly before the election on how
many votes they can confidently count in
each district, and on the day of election
good men should be stationed At the polls
and see that our friends vote right, and see
that all come TO the polls, and If Necessary
have vehicles really 10 send for them, amt
bring out a full vote Of all she men in
favor Of personal liberty and against this
with their vested rights. Go.
therefore. to work with other friends and
perfect an organization, as set forth all
over the state as speedily and as thoroughly
As possible. Yol can count on our fiIH aid
and siypp0rt. and any suggestions and advice
you nav have to offer in connection with
this viii receive our favorable considera-
ton. Yours truly.
ASHEUsER-BUsoH REEvISe Associk1IoS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

The great liberal statesman, John
Bright, is the exponent of the senti-
ment when he says; "Among the
evil institutions which threaten the
integrity and safety of a state the
liquor traffic stands pre-eminent."
Mr.. Gladstone, England's greatest
prime min lister, voices the sentiment
in that historic declaration: THE
liquor traffic has wrought more
wretchedness than famine, pestilence
and war combined"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

We have it from various reliable
sources that the faculty of George.
town College are very sick of having
invited Judge Cook to address
young ladies society of that institu'
ton at commencement. They begin
to doubt if it was in good taste to
allow an apostle of free whisky, in
slangy and ireverent manner, to as,
sumo to sit in judgement on the
alleged short comings, of.the Apostle
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

DIR. Carroll and Col. Herndon
spoke at San Antonio on Saturday.
Their speeches were not directly in
terrupted, but q new style of tactics
was put in practice. As far as posi-
BILE the ants were induced to stay
away during the day, and at night a
counter demonstration was gotten
up for that purpose, This was much
less Objectionable than their former
course, while it showed the same fear
of free discussion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
As an echo of the National Drill

As n echo of the National Drill,
half Of the small boys Of Washington
are so thoroughly infused with the
military arder of the times, that daily
they can be seen in bands, marching
on the streets, wearing paper caps,
with sticks for guns, while the uni
form of these soldiers in embryo is
really picturesque, and they present
arms and drill to the tap Of the drum
with pretty fair precision.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

We invite special attention to the
article on our first page by Rev. L.
b. Chappell, the Methodist minister
in charge at San Antonio, which we
copy from the Texas Christian Advo-
cate. No fair-minded man can doubt
that it gives an entirely just and ac-
curate account of the late mobocratic
performance at San Antonio, which it
shows received the sanction of the
city government and many other lead
ing influences of the city.
1t is too late for the people and
press Of that city to seek to lay the
blame exclusively on the hoOdlum
element
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
SHIP US YOUR COT TON.

We have long commended that our
Cotton Market is the best in the State
and every season the fact is more and
more manifest. This season, how
ever, has so far afforded the best il
lustration. We have received more
Cotton, sold it quicker and given bet
ter satisfaction than any season since
we have been in business. All classes
of shippers have given us a trial this
season, and all classes have been
pleased with the result.
If you have not yet favored us with
shipments, we would strongly urge
you to turn your next consignment
to us. We have the means and IA
cilities to please you. Ii you are
shipping elsewhere, we ask you to
divide you shipments with us and
compare results. If you have ship
ped us before, and have been induced
to quit for some cause or other, you
may be sure that the cause was more
apparent than real, and all we want
is, a candid explanation and fair OPP
portunity to make things right and
satisfactory. We don'tpretend to be
infallible, but we do claim that on
account of our long experience in the
business, thorough training and per-
feet organization, we can obtain the
very best results out of u lot of Cot
ton, if anybody can.
We would be glad to correspond with
parties interested in Cotton, and send STEM
ellis and daily quotations on application, free
of charge.
WIN. D. CLEVELAND & CO.,
HOUSTON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

President Cleveland, on his way to
Washington from the North woods
of Now York, where he has been in
vestigating personally the disputed
sheries" question, stopped at Al
bany and dined with Gov. Hill, which
the politicians of all shades believe
evidences such cordially between
these distinguished Democrats that
they will not be rivals for President
al donors.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
One great trouble is the saloon in

One great trouble is the saloon in
politics. People have become tired
of being run by the saloon influence /;
of seeing municipal elections control
ed by saloon men, of mayors elected
by their aid, of city councils compos-
ed of saloon keepers. 1t is the polit-
ical influence that is exercised by the
saloons that creates the strongest in
fuence in favor of prohibition. At
least one benefit must spring from
the prohibition movement, towit :
The saloon in politics must take a
back seat.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
Rock Of the Dog.

We have received the Associated Fan
oisrz, 30 South Eighth street. Pbiladel-
phia. a copy Of their Dog Buyers Guide
II contains q finely executed oolorsd frOn-
tispicc=. vel drawn enEravin-s q usariy
every bred q dog. snd All kinds q furnish
ING goods We should judge thEf the box
cot % rroizos . crest deal more than The
price nskei-l5 ceuts-and uo1li hiviss
At or readers no are Interested N Socs
q ssri f-r TIE hock
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
Canon Wherefore spoke to a large

Canon Wilberforce spoke to a large
audience in fremont Temple on
Monday noon on "The Foe of the
Saxon Race"-alcoholic beverages.
He took the highest ground-total
abstinence in principle: prohibition
in method. He gave an address of
thrilling force. Is England to take
the lead of America in this great re-
form?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

The attempt to weaken the force
of DR.. CAROLS blows in behalf of
prohibition by the the unfounded in
situation that he 10 seeking to enter
the political field. will have no effect
with any candid person who listened
TO his earnest oratory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

In the egg throwing investigation
at San Antonio nice question arri-
ses as to whether or not when the
eggs were thrown the mayor OF the
city was drunk.-Houston Age.
We submit that the above is rather
an unkind suggestion on the part OF
Uncle Daniel. Gall you that back
ing your friendsf
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

The progress of temperance public
sentiment was shown in the fact that
at the last meeting of the Texas Press
Association there was no Stree bar
room" attached, as has generally been
customary heretofore.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

We regret to hear of tho death of
Francis ID. Allan, the old Galveston
journalist, In his youth as printer
at the North ho knew many of the
literary and political lights of the
past generation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

In consequence of the fuss raised
about it by the Grand Army of the
Republic, and Others, President Cleve-
land has rescinded the recommends
ton for returning southern battle
flags to their original owners
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

A correspondent of the Fort
Worth Southwest give long expose
OF cruelties practiced by the present
penitentiary management, which
places it alongside that OF the noto
rious Dewey Il Ward.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

There was another train robbery
the other day near Flatonia, and a
large am cunt of money and other val
uables stolen How much longer is
this sort OF thing to go on in Texas?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

The result of the investigation
before U. S. Commissioner Stevenson
is the holding of Gus A. Kampannn
and A. 1. Lockwood as guilty of con
spiracy as charged, in the sum of
$1,000 each. So the case is so far
sustained.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

An exchange well suggests that if
The people vote at the election in
August to increase tho pay Of rep
resentatiycs and to pay unheard of
rates of mileage, it would be a good
idea to lcok around aud see il there
is not some better talent in The State,
than was sent to the Doth legislature
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

At Huntsville, District Judge Kit
trell was recently hung in efiigy be
cause be granted a change Of venue
IN a criminal case. This act can only
disgrace the perpetrators, and we
trust does not represent the cbAract-
err or sentiment Of the better portion
of the people.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Wonder if whisky dealer Lockwood
and bis San Antonio mob wore "Tex-
as and Freedom" on the lapels of
their coats
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

We are in receipt Of folder Of the
Aransss Pass Railway, containing a
map aud description Of the country
and principal points on the route.
Il isvery full and contains matters
Of interest 10 immigrants, who, how
sver. vii need 10 Qualify somewhat
~ glowing style Of description used.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

The Prohibit tion law went into ef-
feet a few weeks ago in Jackson Miss
issippi. This makes 7 state capitals
under Prohibition.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Our friend OF the New Braunfels
Zeitung ingeniously seeks to trace
back English and American liberty
10 the German forests in the decline
of the Roman power. The idea as
quoted is'not original, for Mr.. Gar
field stated the same thing in his eu-
logy of the late Gustav Schleicher-
noble man, whom we are proud to
remember as our friend. 1t was
very pretty compliment to the Ger
man people, but rather far-fetched, if
not unfounded. If true, they have
refrigerated rather than advanced,
for what is Germany to-day, but a
great military camp, her people "like
dumb-driven cattle" the spoil of des-
potic poweri The French Republic
is the Legitimate child Of the Ameri-
can revolution OF 1876. If the lib
erty-loving people Of Germany could
have their way, we believe instead OF
fighting France they would fraternize
with her on that line. A bas tyrans.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Hamilton, the assassin of the
young prohibitionist editor, Gambrell,
has been refused bail A healthy in
dicotion
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Wonder If the San Antonio mob
marched to the tune of 1.-THE Battle
Cry OF Freedom T.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Judge Geralds treason and
philosophy eve will fill the Bra
EOS river with dead prohibitionists!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Emperor William Of Germany, his
son the crown prince, and Prime Min
lister Bismarck are on the sick list.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Hon. John Ireland's, treason and
philosophy: "Why can't people at
tend to their own business and let
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23


The Waco Advance gives timely
republication Of the bitter TRADE OF
Judge Cook, made about year ago,
against the Knights of Labor, in
which he stigmatized Powderly as
an over.rated and hypocritical fraud,
a liar and coward" and the Knights
of Labor generally as "incendiaries,
assassins and plunderers, the com
mon enemies of all mankind" etc.
Such were Judge Cooks ideas of
personal liberty" then. We do not
see how any friend of associated la
Dor can have much respect for the
opinions of such man on prohibit
ton OF any other subject involving
the rights and interests of the peo-
pie.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Queen yictorias jubilee is in pro-
gress,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
Rewune of Scrohka

Scrofula is probably more general than any
other disease. 1t is insidious in character,
and manifests itself in running sores, pustular
eruptions, boils, swellings, enlarged joints,
assesses, sore eyes, etc. Hoods Sarsaparilla
expels all trace Of scrofula from the blood,
leaving it pure, enriched, and healthy.
81 was severely afflicted with scrofula, and
over year had two running sores on my neck.
Took five bottles Hoods Sarsaparilla, and am
cured" C. E. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
C. A. Arnold, Arnold, Me-, had scrofulous
sores for seven years, spring and fall. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cured him
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

We ike one thing ABOUT Juige
Cook He comes ont fat footed on
al subjects.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
Salt Rheum

Is one Of the most disagreeable diseases caused
by impure blood. tits readily cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier.
William Spies, Elyria, o., suffered greatly
from erysipelas and salt rheum, caused by
handling tobacco. At times bis hands would
crack open and bleed. He tried various prep
arations without aid; finally took Hoods sar-
saparilla, and now says: al am entirely well."s
"My son had salt rheum on his hands and
on the calves Of his legs. He TODD Hoods
Sarsaparilla and is entirely cured" j. B.
Stanton, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold BY all druggists. 81; six for S. Made only
by c. l. HOOD CO., ApOthecaries. Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
Prohibition Pyramid.
TExAs
OREsOS
TESNEEsEE
WEsT EIEsrSIA

These are the States in which Pro
hibitory amendments are pending a
vote
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

Hon. John Hancock's reason and
philosophy 1--WE will damn them!'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23

County Precinct Chairmen and CDices Of
Trohi6ition Clubs are requested 10 act as
Agents and reoeiDe Subscriptions.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-23
The Free Press for Prohibition.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. 20 CENTS PoR TIL
CAMPAIGN. ELECTION. AUGUST 4. 1887.
PROHIBITION DIRECTORY.

PROHIBITION DIRECTORY
stato Central Committee Headquarters,
Waco. Texas.
b. H. Carroll. Chairman.
II. b. Parrot, Corresponding Secretary.
j, y, Cranfill. Recording Secretary.
Thos. Moore, NJ, d., Treasurer.
HAYS 90. CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
J. f. Pritchett, Chairman.
w. II, Mike.
Ed. j. L. Green.
II. Z. Barber.
j. W. Watson.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30
Auditor of State.

Champaign Democrat, Urbana, Ohio
1t is with pleasure that we bring
forward, at the request of his many
friends, Mr.. Joseph G.. Curley Of
Urbana, for Auditor of State, and
announce that his name will be pre-.
scented to the coming Democratic
State Convention for that office.
Mr.. Curley is thoroughly and ia
vorably known in this part of the
State. His public services extend
over a period of seven years and
have always been marked by an un-
.swerving fidelity to the public good
and a consciousness of responsible
ity to those whom he served, as well
as by an unchallenged and indis-
putable efficiency.
He is a reliable and consistent
Democrat and for a long number Of
years has occupied a foremost pc.
sition in the councils of partyman.
agement.
If nominated he will make a thor
ough and creditable campaign and
if elected will make an official OF
the highest order of competency
and the most sterling rectitude.
The nomination of MI. Curley
would be an honor to the party, a
just recognition offs most deserv-
ing Democrat and a young man
who commands the highest respect
of his fellow citizens.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

New York Times: 1t is no more
creditable to the soldiers that their
votes should be the subject of bids
from politicians and demagogues,
on the supposition that they are to
be controlled by self-interest, pre-
judice, or passion, than it is to col
ored citizens or foreign-born citi-
zens of any nationality that it is
assured that a party may command
their undivided support by appeals
to motives of an analogous kind.
1t is a reflection upon their patriot
ism, their independence and their
self-respect. In their organization
for the perpetuation of the memo
ries and associations of a patriotic
service they ought for their own
sake to exclude partisanship and
leave to every mans judgment and
convictions his own political con-
duct. They should look upon the
questions and issues of to-day with
the cool judgment of citizens of to-
day, and resent every effort to re-
kindle the passions of a bygone
period.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

In the Fidelity bank crash tn,
depositors are the principal suffer
ers. They are large because thu
bank paid a big interest to gel
them. No bank can pay a big in.
terest very long on deposits and
stand up under it. Banks are ere.
ated to loan money, not to borrow
it. The people need and should
be provided by the Government
with convenient places of deposit
for their money. The sub-treasury
system is the only safe and prac-
tical mode and should be ext nded
to all sections of the country, and
the Government become response
bic to the depositors under all cir
cumstances. While the Fidelity
bank was a Government deposito-
ry and controlled by the Govern
ment officials, yet we are told that
Uncle Sam will be paid first and
what is left will be divided between
the deluded depositorsl Such is
the National Bank system of hon
est dealing with the people. Give
us the s~ub-treasury system.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

way of thinking in politics. 1t
was Summer who moved the era
sure from the battle flags of the
names of the civil war victories,
and he was eager and urgent in his
advocacy of that measure on the
ground that the issues of the civil
war settled in the right of way, it
was wiser and better and more pa
triotic to put away wars antago-
nisms, to forgot the victories Of
Americans over Americans, or to
remember them only as victories
of principle. He desired to wipe
the slate as clean as might be and
to permit the new union to make 4
new record of peace and fraternity
and patriotism. He would almost
certainly have approved the return
of the captured flags, precisely as
he urged the erasure of the records
from the battle banners.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

The time of all times for cele-
lbrating a centennial by a Worlds
Fair in this country is coming. In
1892 it will have been just 400
years since Christopher Columbus
discovered America. This event,
it is submitted, was of transcen-
dent Importance to humanity-a
fact that never was SO fully realized
as it can be now. The more one
thinks about a Worlds Fair in
America the more the propriety of
fastening it to this date grows up
on him.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

The last clause of section 2,919
Ohio laws as amended by the last
Legislature and passed March 21st,
1887, reads as follows: "No dele
gate to any political convention
shall have power by proxy or 9TH
erwise, to designate another person
to serve as delegate in his place OF
stead, and any person elected by a
primary meeting to serve as a del
egatc to a convention, who shall
give any power or proxy to anoth.
er to serve in his stead, shall be
fined in a sum not less than ten
dollars"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

NLM
Few States hold State elections
this year. Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio,
Maryland and Massachusetts, will
choose Governors. Kentucky votes
on August 1st the other States on
the It'll of November. The Cover
nor of Rhode Island was elected
April 9Th. Minor State officers
will be chosen in two States this
year-New York and Pennsylva-
nia-on November 7th. Probably
the elections in Ohio and New
York will be the most important
inview Of Presidential possibilities.